A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as “988 Day” and the role of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This is a Senate resolution, not a bill that would create new law. Based on its title, S.Res. 853 would express the Senate's position that suicide is a serious public health problem and would express support for designating September 8, 2026, as "988 Day," recognizing the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Because the full text of the resolution has not yet been published, the specific language, findings, or any additional provisions it may contain are not yet known.
Simple resolutions of this kind are generally symbolic: they do not carry the force of law, do not create new programs, and do not appropriate funding. If adopted, this resolution would represent a formal statement of the Senate's views on suicide prevention and the 988 Lifeline rather than a binding directive. It would primarily be of interest to public health advocates, mental health organizations, and anyone connected to suicide prevention efforts, signaling congressional acknowledgment of the issue.
The resolution was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and referred for consideration. Its current status is "Introduced." As a next step, it would typically need to be considered by the relevant Senate committee or brought to the floor for a vote before the full Senate could act on it. Because the complete text is not yet available, further details about its specific content cannot be confirmed at this time.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 15, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 853 do?
- This is a Senate resolution, not a bill that would create new law. Based on its title, S.Res. 853 would express the Senate's position that suicide is a serious public health problem and would express support for designating September 8, 2026, as "988 Day," recognizing the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Because the full text of the resolution has not yet been published, the specific language, findings, or any additional provisions it may contain are not yet known. Simple resolutions of this kind are generally symbolic: they do not carry the force of law, do not create new programs, and do not appropriate funding. If adopted, this resolution would represent a formal statement of the Senate's views on suicide prevention and the 988 Lifeline rather than a binding directive. It would primarily be of interest to public health advocates, mental health organizations, and anyone connected to suicide prevention efforts, signaling congressional acknowledgment of the issue. The resolution was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and referred for consideration. Its current status is "Introduced." As a next step, it would typically need to be considered by the relevant Senate committee or brought to the floor for a vote before the full Senate could act on it. Because the complete text is not yet available, further details about its specific content cannot be confirmed at this time.
- Has S.Res. 853 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, S.Res. 853 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 853?
- S.Res. 853 was sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] (Democrat-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 853?
- Introduced (15 Sep 2026).
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